Hi guys. I do not own a boat so all my fishing is bank/shore fishing. I always do saltwater but starting a month ago got into freshwater since i have some canals, parks close to my house. I usually carry a backpack and 2 telescopic rods [i know they not the best but is easier to carry on the backpack] both are MH 7.3 and spinning is 8. im running 20lb braid and 30lb flouro for leader. I usually leader everything and use a swivel to main line since its easier to change when im out. I got a M rod at home i was thinking put 15lb braid with 12 flouro for finnesse like TRD and weighless T Rigs. What do you guys recomend im general for the 3 setups.

Usually, in bass fishing, guys prefer to run leaders lower in breaking strength than the mainline.  This allows you to break off the leader without having to lose massive amounts of mainline if you were to snag.  

 

IMO, 12 lb test would not be ideal for TRDs.  I usually never go heavier than 8lb test and will sometimes drop down to 6lb.  TRDs are so light that the larger diameter line really affects the action of the bait.

 

I would run an 8lb leader on the medium rod for your finess stuff and 12-15lb leader on the medium heavy.  The medium heavy is the rod I would use for your T rigs.

What about lures like rapala xrap or topwater poppers etc

I like to use 12 lb test as a good all around size for crankbaits.  For top water lures I usually run straight braid with no leader.  Most will say treble hook baits like poppers should not be fished on braid since there is no stretch, but I just use a softer rod to counter the lack of stretch.

10 minutes ago, PAbasser927 said:

I like to use 12 lb test as a good all around size for crankbaits.  For top water lures I usually run straight braid with no leader.  Most will say treble hook baits like poppers should not be fished on braid since there is no stretch, but I just use a softer rod to counter the lack of stretch.

Thanks for the advices. The lines they sound good or should i take them down a bit too?

Are you talking about the mainline?  If so, I usually like to keep my mainline a few lbs above the rod’s maximum line rating.  This allows me to use leaders throughout the rod’s line range without having to worry about the mainline being the weakest link.  Most medium heavy rods are rated up to 15-17lbs and mediums are usually right around 12lbs.  So I would say your plan of having your medium heavy rods strung up with 20lb braid and your medium at 15lb is pretty spot on.  This should give you all the strength you need while keeping your casting distance at its maximum since the line diameter is still very thin.

1 hour ago, PAbasser927 said:

Are you talking about the mainline?  If so, I usually like to keep my mainline a few lbs above the rod’s maximum line rating.  This allows me to use leaders throughout the rod’s line range without having to worry about the mainline being the weakest link.  Most medium heavy rods are rated up to 15-17lbs and mediums are usually right around 12lbs.  So I would say your plan of having your medium heavy rods strung up with 20lb braid and your medium at 15lb is pretty spot on.  This should give you all the strength you need while keeping your casting distance at its maximum since the line diameter is still very thin.

Awesome get reels are good to go just ordered some 8lb fluro por leader and ill replace the 30 i been using for the 12lb or maybe order some 15lb later on. I know i wont catch a monster from bank just keeping it fun, guess quantity vs size